Flannery Fired Up: December 2, 2022
Let's get fired up!
Let's get fired up!
Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd) abandons plan to knock Lightfoot off mayoral ballot
Downtown Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd) on Friday abandoned plans to try and knock Mayor Lori Lightfoot off the ballot — even after uncovering what he said was a “pattern of fraud” that suggested she may not have the 12,500 valid signatures required by law.
Downtown Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd) on Friday abandoned plans to try and knock Mayor Lori Lightfoot off the ballot — even after uncovering what he said was a “pattern of fraud” that suggested she may not have the 12,500 valid signatures required by law.
Joy Cunningham sworn-in as Illinois Supreme Court justice
Joy V. Cunningham is only the second African American woman to serve on the state’s highest court and her addition will soon mean that female justices will outnumber the men.
Joy V. Cunningham is only the second African American woman to serve on the state’s highest court and her addition will soon mean that female justices will outnumber the men.
Proposal would allow state-licensed drug injection sites in Illinois to fight opioid crisis
A proposal in Springfield would allow state-licensed drug injection sites to open across Illinois in an effort to reduce fatal overdoses amid a nationwide opioid crisis that has hit Cook County particularly hard.
A proposal in Springfield would allow state-licensed drug injection sites to open across Illinois in an effort to reduce fatal overdoses amid a nationwide opioid crisis that has hit Cook County particularly hard.
New Illinois bill would outlaw sale of assault style weapons
Illinois Democrats are targeting assault weapons during the last day of the fall veto session.
Illinois Democrats are targeting assault weapons during the last day of the fall veto session.
Former mayoral challenger wants campaign contribution from Chicago Fire owner to Lightfoot investigated
Former mayoral challenger Ray Lopez want's Chicago's Ethics Board and Inspector General to investigate a campaign contribution to Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
Former mayoral challenger Ray Lopez want's Chicago's Ethics Board and Inspector General to investigate a campaign contribution to Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
Historical marker outside Old State Capitol building commemorates Obama's presidential announcement
There is a new historical marker outside the Old State Capitol building.
There is a new historical marker outside the Old State Capitol building.
Why the Wisconsin Supreme Court race matters
Next year's race will determine the ideological balance of Wisconsin?s high court.
Next year's race will determine the ideological balance of Wisconsin?s high court.
Indiana doctor who spoke publicly about providing abortion to 10-year-old rape victim may face punishment
A doctor from Indiana who spoke publicly about providing an abortion to a 10-year-old rape victim may soon face punishment.
A doctor from Indiana who spoke publicly about providing an abortion to a 10-year-old rape victim may soon face punishment.
Indiana doctor who spoke publicly about providing abortion to 10-year-old rape victim may face punishment
An Indianapolis doctor who has spoken publicly about providing an abortion to a 10-year-old rape victim may soon face punishment.
An Indianapolis doctor who has spoken publicly about providing an abortion to a 10-year-old rape victim may soon face punishment.
Operating Engineers Local 150 endorsed Congressman Chuy Garcia for mayor ? Here's why
A local union with a history of spending big on political campaigns endorsed Congressman Chuy Garcia for mayor.
A local union with a history of spending big on political campaigns endorsed Congressman Chuy Garcia for mayor.
Former mayoral challenger wants campaign contribution to Lightfoot investigated
Former mayoral challenger Ray Lopez want's Chicago's Ethics Board and Inspector General to investigate a campaign contribution to Lori Lightfoot.
Former mayoral challenger Ray Lopez want's Chicago's Ethics Board and Inspector General to investigate a campaign contribution to Lori Lightfoot.
Hakeem Jeffries unanimously elected to lead House Democrats
Hakeem Jeffries is replacing long-serving Speaker Nancy Pelosi and will be the first Black person to lead a major party in Congress.
Hakeem Jeffries is replacing long-serving Speaker Nancy Pelosi and will be the first Black person to lead a major party in Congress.
Chicago mayoral race could get messy as candidates attempt to kick one another off ballot
Now that the deadline has passed for candidates to file to run for mayor or City Council, it is "challenge season" in Chicago.
Now that the deadline has passed for candidates to file to run for mayor or City Council, it is "challenge season" in Chicago.
Mayoral race could get messy as Chicago candidates attempt to kick one another off ballot
Now that the deadline has passed for candidates to file to run for mayor or City Council, it is ?challenge season" in Chicago.
Now that the deadline has passed for candidates to file to run for mayor or City Council, it is ?challenge season" in Chicago.
Senate passes landmark same-sex marriage bill
The Senate has passed landmark bipartisan legislation to protect same-sex marriages.
The Senate has passed landmark bipartisan legislation to protect same-sex marriages.
Pritzker announces agreement to eliminate pandemic unemployment debt
Republican lawmakers joined Democrats in endorsing the deal to payoff money the unemployment fund borrowed during the pandemic.
Republican lawmakers joined Democrats in endorsing the deal to payoff money the unemployment fund borrowed during the pandemic.
Chicago mayoral field swells to 11 with Lightfoot, Garcia, other late filers
The two political heavyweights in the race for Chicago mayor — incumbent Lori Lightfoot and U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia — filed their nominating petitions on Monday, setting the stage for a bruising battle and, more immediately, petition challenges that could narrow the field.
The two political heavyweights in the race for Chicago mayor — incumbent Lori Lightfoot and U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia — filed their nominating petitions on Monday, setting the stage for a bruising battle and, more immediately, petition challenges that could narrow the field.
Pritzker announces agreement to eliminate pandemic unemployment debt
The state fund that provides weekly payments to unemployed Illinoisans could soon get a nearly $2 billion cash infusion.
The state fund that provides weekly payments to unemployed Illinoisans could soon get a nearly $2 billion cash infusion.
Chicago mayoral field swells to 11 with Lightfoot, Garcia, other late filers
The two political heavyweights in the race for Chicago mayor ? incumbent Lori Lightfoot and U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia ? filed their nominating petitions on Monday, setting the stage for a bruising battle and, more immediately, petition challenges that could narrow the field.
The two political heavyweights in the race for Chicago mayor ? incumbent Lori Lightfoot and U.S. Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia ? filed their nominating petitions on Monday, setting the stage for a bruising battle and, more immediately, petition challenges that could narrow the field.